Culinary Annual & Event Calendar for the Gironde Region 2026

️ Regular & Seasonal Markets

Year-Round (Regular)

• Marché des Capucins in Bordeaux – one of the region’s largest food & gourmet markets featuring fresh produce, oysters, cheese, pâtés, and more.
• Bordeaux & regional weekly markets – local goods including cheese, meat, fish, and other products in many towns (Saint-Émilion, Le Porge, Soulac-sur-Mer, Blaye, etc.).
• Soulac-sur-Mer gourmet markets (July–August) – local specialties with wine, spirits & charcuterie during the summer season.
• Cap Ferret & other coastal markets – daily seasonal stands with fresh produce and seafood.

Seasonal & Special Markets

• Market in Carcans-Maubuisson – seasonal market day with local specialties in summer.
• Weekly & farmers’ markets in villages like Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, Monsegur, Castillon-la-Bataille – charming culinary experiences with regional products.

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Spring (February – April)

February

• Valentine’s Day & local gourmet markets – weekly markets and specialty stalls across the region (including Bordeaux & smaller villages).

March

• Printemps des Vins de Blaye / Blaye Wine Festival – major wine & culinary event with regional wines and local producers (around April 11–12, 2026).
• https://vin-blaye.com/le-printemps-des-vins-de-blaye-2/

April

• Blayais Asparagus Festival (Fête de l’asperge) – culinary asparagus and regional produce festival with street food & entertainment (around April 25, 2026).
• https://www.lafetedelasperge.com/

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Late Spring (May – June)

May

• Fête de la Morue (Bègles) – traditional festival focused on cod dishes, music & atmosphere (June 5–7, 2026).https://www.mairie-begles.fr/decouvrir-et-sortir/les-grands-evenements/fete-de-la-morue/

Late June

• Bordeaux Fête le Vin – large wine & gourmet festival along the Garonne with wine tastings, regional stands and culinary delights (late June / early summer).
• https://www.bordeaux-fete-le-vin.com/

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High Summer (July – August)

July

• Oyster & Seafood Festivals on the Atlantic coast – local oyster events & seafood tastings in places like Andernos-les-Bains, Le Verdon-sur-Mer and Arcachon – perfect for fresh summer cuisine.
• Bastille Day (July 14) – celebrated in many towns with culinary street festivals and celebrations.

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Autumn (September – November)

September

• European Heritage Days (Journées du Patrimoine) – many châteaux and wineries open for tastings & small culinary events (September 19–21).
• ttps://www.bordeaux-tourisme.com/journees-europeennes-patrimoine-matrimoine

October

• Saint-Émilion Grape Harvest Festival (Fête des Vendanges) – large harvest and gourmet festival with vineyard walks, tastings & hands-on experiences (October 10–11, 2026).
• https://www.gironde-tourisme.com/en/events/grape-harvest-festival-2026/

November

• Château Open Days & Sauternes / Barsac tasting weekends – many wineries open their doors to taste new vintages.
• https://www.bordeaux-tourisme.com/evenements/chateaux-sauternes-barsac-ouvrent-leurs-portes.html

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Winter & Year-End (December – January)

December

• Christmas Markets (Marchés de Noël) – regional winter markets with foie gras, local wines, pastries & specialties in Bordeaux and many communities.

January

• Traditional Galette des Rois – enjoying the king cake with almond cream everywhere in bakeries and markets around Epiphany.

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